can you find the turbo?
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Yea it's possible and there's a company selling those very kits right now.
There was a thread on this not long ago.
I'm not sold on it for several reasons (mostly thermodynamic) but the company seems to like their idea.
There was a thread on this not long ago.
I'm not sold on it for several reasons (mostly thermodynamic) but the company seems to like their idea.
Lexus Champion
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From: Tampa, FL
Originally Posted by Burnout86
Can you guys find the turbo(s) on this car? Hint: there's two.
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Turbo lag is a bogus concept...
I've seen smaller... I'm most other's have as well...
A small turbo will boost faster but also runs out of steam topside and superheats the charge....
It's a cool set-up, nice picture, but I don't get the gimmik they are getting at there...
Can you find the turbo? Yea sure... if you know what one looks like and how to find it...
I've seen smaller... I'm most other's have as well...
A small turbo will boost faster but also runs out of steam topside and superheats the charge....
It's a cool set-up, nice picture, but I don't get the gimmik they are getting at there...
Can you find the turbo? Yea sure... if you know what one looks like and how to find it...
Lexus Champion
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From: New Orleans
The turbo isnt that small in the first pic. Its the new concept of remote mounting the turbo away from the engine. They do this in camaros and mustangs to keep the extra heat out of the engine. They mount it around the rear end.
Last edited by GammaLex; Jan 27, 2005 at 10:23 AM.
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I've seen these remote mount turbo systems as well. I would only ever consider one if there was abo****ley no space in the engine bay for a turbo setup and heat was a major factor. Otherwise all the extra piping would not be worth it in my opinion.
I'd imagine there would be excessive amounts of lag on these systems as well?
I'd imagine there would be excessive amounts of lag on these systems as well?
Lexus Champion
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Check out this site...STS Turbo Systems
They have the remote mounted Turbo systems.
Pretty cool concept.
My friend is considering this kit for his Tundra. The one on the website sounds prtty tough when revving up.
Anyway, I only see one potential problem. What happens to those exposed parts when it rains???
And I also see one advantage. The Turbo should run a lot cooler
Anyway, check them out folks
They have the remote mounted Turbo systems.
Pretty cool concept.
My friend is considering this kit for his Tundra. The one on the website sounds prtty tough when revving up.
Anyway, I only see one potential problem. What happens to those exposed parts when it rains???
And I also see one advantage. The Turbo should run a lot cooler
Anyway, check them out folks
Ive seen installs on STS turbos on numberous cars. Some of them made awesome power, others made crap. The idea is stupid in my opinion. Ive seen so much lag with these setups. And it exposes the turbo to damage, and ive seen it happen. Id stick with a traditional turbo setup and use heatwrap to avoid excess heat buildup....
